An angler who has mastered the secrets and techniques of fly fishing has still more secrets needed to uncover. Fly fishing is an art, more than just being a hobby for many, especially for those who loves tranquility; it suggests accuracy and at the same time, combined suggestions from anglers here and there. People who have been captivated by the hobby of fly fishing just can't seem to get enough of the tricks and other ideas that are accessible for them. Fly fishing just doesn't seem to stop surprising hobbyists.
Just before you go to where you would execute all your fly fishing routine and techniques, be sure that you are more than ready to face whatever it is that is going to come your way. The day is sunny but you will never know if it could change to cloudy and eventually rainy. Always be ready for anything. In this case, when packing, ensure all the things that you need and the ones that will come in handy just in case of emergencies.
These are the basics. And speaking of which, basic knowledge and the fundamental materials end up as the most important ones which you should always tow with you. It doesn't matter whether you think you won't be using it. It just “matters”. As for the “art” of capturing your target species, just apply what your instincts tell you. Most anglers would tend to become excited especially if it's their first fly fishing experience. This is excusable. Even experts have made this common mistake, but, it happens. Try, with all your might, not to disturb the water as this will only scare away your precious targets.
At the end of the day, some anglers get satisfied with what they have captured. Snapshots of the different types of fish are their evidence for life. As for some, there are those that are left empty-handed. It's sad and frustrating even; but it's part of the fly fishing experience. Who said everything has to be perfect? Eventually, enjoying a catch and flashing the widest grin to the camera with a large fish dangling overhead could happen. It's not impossible, it could happen to you next time.
Saturday 30 April 2011
Beginner Fishing
Fishing is probably one of the most popular forms of recreation in the world. You can find people of all ages and gender, from all walks of life, enjoying the sport from shore and from boats. Fishing equipment, called tackle, is simple. The basic tools are a rod, a reel, fishing line, and hooks and lures. Because tackle is inexpensive and finding a place to fish is easy, almost anyone can fish. For others, it can be another source of food; for many, it’s a chance to go out into the outdoors and spend time alone or with like-minded friends.
Sportfishing may be done in fresh water or salt water. When you fish in streams, lakes, rivers, and ponds, then you’re going freshwater fishing. You can catch trout, bass, and several other species this way. On the other hand, saltwater fishing takes place in tidal rivers, oceans, and estuaries. Game fish found in these waters tend to be larger than average freshwater fish. These include tuna, flounder, marlin, sailfish, and tarpon.
You’ve probably heard about bait fishing, spin fishing, and fly fishing. These are the most common types of angling used both in salt water and fresh water fishing. But what exactly are the differences between these three?
When you go bait fishing, you use live or dead bait to catch fish, plain and simple. The bait is placed on a hook and then cast into the water, where the bait sinks. The fisherman may then jiggle the bait up and down to attract fishes by the action, let the bait sink to the bottom, or reel the bait in to attract fish swimming near the surface of the water.
Plastic or metal lures are used to attract fish in spin fishing. As the fisherman reels in the line, the lures spin. Fishermen using this technique always pay close attention to the speed by which they reel in the lure, as well as the depth, or how deep is the lure in the water. These actions, along with the spinning of the lure, are needed in order to imitate the motions of common game fish prey. A fish that bites the lure will hook itself, and then the fisherman just has to reel it in. When the fish is close enough, a net or gaff is used to land it. When fishing for smaller game fish, lighter rods are used, and bigger rods are reserved for larger ones.
The most difficult method is generally considered to be fly fishing. A typical fly fishing rod weighs less than the rods used for spin and bait fishing, and longer, too. This type of fishing uses feathered lures especially made to be similar to the appearance of insects or small fish. When casting, the fisherman whisks the rod forward then back with only the forearm. The line is then cast into a specific spot in the water with a sharp and smooth flick of the wrist. Depending on the type of fly, it can then float or sink in the water. What makes fly fishing so difficult is using a smooth, precise motion to introduce the fly into the water as naturally as possible.
The best seasons for fishing are considered to be spring and fall, since these are when the fish are most active. Summer and winter can still produce good fishing, although the fish are generally a bit more sluggish and less inclined to chase lures or bait. The water temperature also plays an important part in deciding the best time to fish, since different temperatures are preferred by different types of fish. If their natural prey is around, you can also expect game fish to be more active.
Tom Brown is a researcher and writer working for www.fishingjoe.com, where you can get all the best fishing equipment at the best prices.
Sportfishing may be done in fresh water or salt water. When you fish in streams, lakes, rivers, and ponds, then you’re going freshwater fishing. You can catch trout, bass, and several other species this way. On the other hand, saltwater fishing takes place in tidal rivers, oceans, and estuaries. Game fish found in these waters tend to be larger than average freshwater fish. These include tuna, flounder, marlin, sailfish, and tarpon.
You’ve probably heard about bait fishing, spin fishing, and fly fishing. These are the most common types of angling used both in salt water and fresh water fishing. But what exactly are the differences between these three?
When you go bait fishing, you use live or dead bait to catch fish, plain and simple. The bait is placed on a hook and then cast into the water, where the bait sinks. The fisherman may then jiggle the bait up and down to attract fishes by the action, let the bait sink to the bottom, or reel the bait in to attract fish swimming near the surface of the water.
Plastic or metal lures are used to attract fish in spin fishing. As the fisherman reels in the line, the lures spin. Fishermen using this technique always pay close attention to the speed by which they reel in the lure, as well as the depth, or how deep is the lure in the water. These actions, along with the spinning of the lure, are needed in order to imitate the motions of common game fish prey. A fish that bites the lure will hook itself, and then the fisherman just has to reel it in. When the fish is close enough, a net or gaff is used to land it. When fishing for smaller game fish, lighter rods are used, and bigger rods are reserved for larger ones.
The most difficult method is generally considered to be fly fishing. A typical fly fishing rod weighs less than the rods used for spin and bait fishing, and longer, too. This type of fishing uses feathered lures especially made to be similar to the appearance of insects or small fish. When casting, the fisherman whisks the rod forward then back with only the forearm. The line is then cast into a specific spot in the water with a sharp and smooth flick of the wrist. Depending on the type of fly, it can then float or sink in the water. What makes fly fishing so difficult is using a smooth, precise motion to introduce the fly into the water as naturally as possible.
The best seasons for fishing are considered to be spring and fall, since these are when the fish are most active. Summer and winter can still produce good fishing, although the fish are generally a bit more sluggish and less inclined to chase lures or bait. The water temperature also plays an important part in deciding the best time to fish, since different temperatures are preferred by different types of fish. If their natural prey is around, you can also expect game fish to be more active.
Tom Brown is a researcher and writer working for www.fishingjoe.com, where you can get all the best fishing equipment at the best prices.
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Athletes Who Need Anger Management
When things don’t go your way, how do you handle upsets? You response says a lot about you. More information is revealed through your actions regarding you, and your sportsmanship, than you realize. So think about it, do you become angry, short-tempered and have a tantrum when you lose?
Interestingly enough, anger is a secondary emotion. Anger is a cover-up for underlying emotions difficult to express. Even though your anger feels very real, when you take the time to get under the surface there is always something else there like fear, anxiety, frustration and resentment.
Anger initially appears to be a motivating force, enhancing performance. The adrenaline rush experienced affects strength, pain threshold and performance. Adrenaline helps you become laser focused on your objective. Be careful. Anger has addictive qualities.
When allowed to get out of control your performance suffers. Not only will you lose focus, but you end up doing things you regret afterward. You lose control, equipment is broken, obscenities get thrown around and people get hurt. Blaming anger is not an excuse for poor behavior.
And then, of course, there is celebrity anger. When athletes act out of control on-camera what message are they giving to the sporting community? If they can get away with bad behavior and poor sportsmanship are they lowering the standards for everyone else, giving us permission to act like them? How far is their behavior allowed to go before it stops being entertaining? There is no universal law. Each sport has its own threshold.
Many athletes don’t know how to deal with these underlying emotions, and don’t allow themselves to “go there” so it ends up being expressed through anger. They re-run the event over and over again in their minds, finding it difficult to let go and move on.
Here are some tips for controlling anger on and off the field.
Assignment: Learn what makes you angry. Anger and control are closely related. Become familiar with other emotions which trigger anger including resentment, exasperation, rage and fury. Many more uncomfortable emotions are expressed as anger.
Begin to build your new vocabulary. Develop awareness of how each emotion feels for you and begin pairing the true emotion with the feeling. The next step is to stop blaming everyone else. The only thing you can do is change how you respond to something. Or just allow yourself to experience the emotion. You don’t have to do anything about them. The choice is yours.
Do you realize your emotions are affecting your performance? Once you become distracted, regaining focus becomes difficult. When you lose focus, the competition has an edge over you. It does not need to be this way. Mindset strategies make all the difference. When you know how to deal with distractions effectively, maintaining confidence, your performance improves. Inner Game for Winning Athletes System is an easy step-by-step process helping you to get out of the struggle and get back in the game with renewed energy.
Winners act with speed. If you are reading this and it feels true for you, then get in touch with Loren for a FREE Discovery Session at info@innergameforwinningathletes.com
Interestingly enough, anger is a secondary emotion. Anger is a cover-up for underlying emotions difficult to express. Even though your anger feels very real, when you take the time to get under the surface there is always something else there like fear, anxiety, frustration and resentment.
Anger initially appears to be a motivating force, enhancing performance. The adrenaline rush experienced affects strength, pain threshold and performance. Adrenaline helps you become laser focused on your objective. Be careful. Anger has addictive qualities.
When allowed to get out of control your performance suffers. Not only will you lose focus, but you end up doing things you regret afterward. You lose control, equipment is broken, obscenities get thrown around and people get hurt. Blaming anger is not an excuse for poor behavior.
And then, of course, there is celebrity anger. When athletes act out of control on-camera what message are they giving to the sporting community? If they can get away with bad behavior and poor sportsmanship are they lowering the standards for everyone else, giving us permission to act like them? How far is their behavior allowed to go before it stops being entertaining? There is no universal law. Each sport has its own threshold.
Many athletes don’t know how to deal with these underlying emotions, and don’t allow themselves to “go there” so it ends up being expressed through anger. They re-run the event over and over again in their minds, finding it difficult to let go and move on.
Here are some tips for controlling anger on and off the field.
- Don’t forget to breathe. Count to ten. If you still feel angry have a word which you can repeat in your head i.e. calm or focus. It is difficult to have two thoughts at one time.
- Just like you keep a performance log, keep an anger log. Write down what made you angry. You want to know its root cause. Describe the circumstances leading up to your anger. What your thoughts were which set you off. Then list alternative thoughts you could have and a different way of responding to that situation.
- Now that you have listed things which make you angry and have alternative ways to respond, take it one step further. Visualize yourself responding in a controlled, purposeful way.
- If you find none of the above helps learn about the Emotional Freedom Techniques and how it immediately takes the edge off, no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
Assignment: Learn what makes you angry. Anger and control are closely related. Become familiar with other emotions which trigger anger including resentment, exasperation, rage and fury. Many more uncomfortable emotions are expressed as anger.
Begin to build your new vocabulary. Develop awareness of how each emotion feels for you and begin pairing the true emotion with the feeling. The next step is to stop blaming everyone else. The only thing you can do is change how you respond to something. Or just allow yourself to experience the emotion. You don’t have to do anything about them. The choice is yours.
Do you realize your emotions are affecting your performance? Once you become distracted, regaining focus becomes difficult. When you lose focus, the competition has an edge over you. It does not need to be this way. Mindset strategies make all the difference. When you know how to deal with distractions effectively, maintaining confidence, your performance improves. Inner Game for Winning Athletes System is an easy step-by-step process helping you to get out of the struggle and get back in the game with renewed energy.
Winners act with speed. If you are reading this and it feels true for you, then get in touch with Loren for a FREE Discovery Session at info@innergameforwinningathletes.com
Interactive Sports Sites – Options Available To Sports Fans
Interactive sports sites, also referred to as sports social networking sites, are increasingly becoming popular among sports enthusiasts. There are general sports social networking websites as well as sites that provide entertaining and interactive content for fans of a particular sport. The general ones serve as a dedicated platform for sports buffs from all over the world to get together on and chat, sharing opinions on all things hot in the world of sports. Some of these sites have changing sports-related themes or designs to keep members entertained and motivated. All of these sites conduct polls about upcoming events and share results for the entertainment of their members. Some of these sites also offer blogging facility, allowing members to broadcast their opinion on any latest news and rumor, optionally adding fan arts to their blog posts to raise the quality of their compositions. Most of such sites also offer fantasy sports to add to the interactive aspect.
Some popular sports social networking sites for a particular sport or sports team include:
·IamATrailBlazersFan.com, the site by the Portland Trail Blazers, who were the first NBA team to launch a sports social networking site
·NHL Connect (fans.nhl.com), the official fan site of the National Hockey League
·MyColts.net, the site for the fans of the Indianapolis Colts
·UltimateFrisbee.com
·MyAFL (arenafootball.com), the official online fan community of the Arena Football League
Jasonfpeck.com has put together a list of 50 interactive sports sites including both general sports and particular sport or sports team sites. The complete list can be found here: http://www.jasonfpeck.com/2007/12/10/50-sports-social-networking-websites/
One general sports social network backed by high-profile investors is FanIQ.com. Such prominent angel investors as Facebook board member and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, Yelp board member and Slide executive Keith Rabois, Tribe Network founder and Aggregate Knowledge CEO and co-founder Paul Martino, and StubHub co-founder Jeff Fluhr are behind FanIQ.
Moreover, FanIQ is backed by VantagePoint Venture Partners, a leading venture capital firm with over $4.5 billion of committed capital. On FanIQ, there are more than 12 million registered sports fans. FanIQ is unique in that there are points or IQs to be scored by members, who can get the IQ points by taking polls, quizzes and trivia as well as participating in other, no-brainer activities on the site.
Finally, ESPN Fantasy Sports site can’t be left out from an article such as this one, for it is one of the well established interactive sports sites and is operated by the worldwide leader in sports. Some of the most popular sections on this website include Free Fantasy Games, Fantasy Video Games, and Fantasy Focus Podcast.
In the presence of such websites, sports fans can never die of boredom.
Some popular sports social networking sites for a particular sport or sports team include:
·IamATrailBlazersFan.com, the site by the Portland Trail Blazers, who were the first NBA team to launch a sports social networking site
·NHL Connect (fans.nhl.com), the official fan site of the National Hockey League
·MyColts.net, the site for the fans of the Indianapolis Colts
·UltimateFrisbee.com
·MyAFL (arenafootball.com), the official online fan community of the Arena Football League
Jasonfpeck.com has put together a list of 50 interactive sports sites including both general sports and particular sport or sports team sites. The complete list can be found here: http://www.jasonfpeck.com/2007/12/10/50-sports-social-networking-websites/
One general sports social network backed by high-profile investors is FanIQ.com. Such prominent angel investors as Facebook board member and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, Yelp board member and Slide executive Keith Rabois, Tribe Network founder and Aggregate Knowledge CEO and co-founder Paul Martino, and StubHub co-founder Jeff Fluhr are behind FanIQ.
Moreover, FanIQ is backed by VantagePoint Venture Partners, a leading venture capital firm with over $4.5 billion of committed capital. On FanIQ, there are more than 12 million registered sports fans. FanIQ is unique in that there are points or IQs to be scored by members, who can get the IQ points by taking polls, quizzes and trivia as well as participating in other, no-brainer activities on the site.
Finally, ESPN Fantasy Sports site can’t be left out from an article such as this one, for it is one of the well established interactive sports sites and is operated by the worldwide leader in sports. Some of the most popular sections on this website include Free Fantasy Games, Fantasy Video Games, and Fantasy Focus Podcast.
In the presence of such websites, sports fans can never die of boredom.
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